. >> he laid out our five-point plan to get this economy going and the other candidate of course just attacked. but the american people are looking for answers not attacks. >> this is not what a real recovery looks like. >> reporter: as the two men discussed domestic and foreign policy, the current vice president was on the offense. >> that's malarkey. >> reporter: he interrupted ryan and talked directly into the camera several times. >> folks, use your common sense. who do you trust on this? >> reporter: president obama says he is proud of his running mate's debate performance. today, the president is at the white house preparing for his next debate against mitt romney. in a cbs news poll of uncommitted voters taken right after the debate, 50% thought vice president biden won. >> these guys bet against america all the time. >> reporter: or polls gave ryan the edge. >> this is what politicians do when they don't have a record to run on, try to scare people from voting for you. >> reporter: it remains to be seen if last night's showdown will sway voters. historians say the past 8 vice-